{"id":3221,"date":"2018-05-18T13:02:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T13:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=grape&#038;p=3221"},"modified":"2023-04-03T15:40:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T19:40:58","slug":"tempranillo-wine-taste","status":"publish","type":"grape","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tempranillo-wine-taste\/","title":{"rendered":"Tempranillo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hasHiddenText\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Editor&#8217;s Note: Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/span><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Tempranillo grape variety has been around for at least 2,000 years. While there is no definitive proof of its origins, the majority of vitis vinifera grape vine species, which includes Tempranillo, originate from ancient Phoenician cultures near modern-day <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/lebanon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lebanon<\/a><\/strong>. There is some <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/experiences\/archeological-sites\" target=\"_blank\">archaeological evidence<\/a><\/strong> that shows Tempranillo began to grow in Spain somewhere between 500 and 900 B.C.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8230;and more<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on where it\u2019s produced, Tempranillo is often blended with other varieties along the lines of <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/merlot-wine-taste-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Merlot<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garnacha<\/a><\/strong>. These varieties add additional complexity since for some, Tempranillo appears more neutral on the palate compared to grapes like Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon.<\/p>\n<p>Also worth noting is how Tempranillo has been received in some surprising locations outside of Spain. Many new world regions, such as the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/travel-resources\/best-texas-hill-country-wineries-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Texas Hill Country<\/a><\/strong> in the United States &#8212; about an hour northwest of Austin &#8212; have found this grape to thrive throughout their vineyards. The soil and stark climate changes are similar to that of north-central Spain, and Texas now considers Tempranillo\u00a0to be its signature grape.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/22-best-rioja-wineries-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Want to Taste Tempranillo on a Vineyard? Visit Rioja for a True Expression<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>What Does Tempranillo Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tempranillo typically displays brighter fruit notes like black cherry, red currant, plum, cranberry, tomato, and subtle strawberry notes. It can show secondary tones of tobacco, mushroom, black pepper, leather, and herbal notes with limestone, silt, or clay minerality.<\/p>\n<p>Tempranillo packs a bold and structured flavor with a low viscosity (in other words, the liquid itself isn\u2019t \u2018thick\u2019). Tempranillo grapes have slightly thinner skins when compared to other black grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chambourcin\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teinturier varieties<\/a><\/strong>. Skin density plays a big part during fermentation in determining the viscosity of the wine. Tempranillo is perfect for those who enjoy complex wines that aren\u2019t overly heavy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>Tempranillo Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Since Tempranillo wines tend to have unique spice notes attached to them, we like pairing them with meat. In particular, shoulder cuts of beef, filet mignon, or braised pork ribs. While it does excessively well when paired alongside meat, lighter-bodied Tempranillo also goes quite nicely with seasoned poultry, in particular chicken, duck, or quail.<\/p>\n<p>For fish, this grape requires a sturdier style like salmon &#8211; pair it with salmon and four cheese risotto and you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>Climate and Terroir for Tempranillo<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tempranillo is most successful in climates that transition from cool to hot during the growing season. It\u2019s a hardy grape, and because of its moderately thick skin it can handle high altitudes and prolonged cold. Regions like Rioja and <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/ribera-del-duero\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ribera del Duero<\/a><\/strong> in Spain provide this sort of climate. Temperatures during the day in these regions can average between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, while at night the temperate can drop 30-40 degrees. This vine has adapted over centuries to handle the fluctuation and in turn deliver a bold flavored wine. The rocky terrain in these regions also adds some mineral notes to Tempranillo wines.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/30-best-bordeaux-wineries-to-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tempranillo is Now Being Tested in Regions Like Bordeaux Due to Climate Change<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>How is Tempranillo Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In accordance with many <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/spain\/wine-regions-of-spain-information-do-doca-doq\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spanish wine making traditions<\/a><\/strong>, Tempranillo is often aged in oak for extended periods of time. You\u2019ll see many Spanish wines, whether 100% Tempranillo, or Tempranillo blends, carry the designation of\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-resources\/crianza-reserva-gran-reserva-difference-spanish-wine\/\" target=\"_blank\">Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva<\/a><\/strong>. These designations denote how long the wine was aged in general, but also how long specifically it was aged in an oak \u2018cask\u2019 or barrel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a name=\"recommendation\"><\/a><\/strong><strong>Try some of these delicious Tempranillo wines from around the world: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/o15t\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bodegas Vega Sicilia<\/strong><\/a>, \u2018Unico Reserva Especial,\u2019 Ribera del Duero, Spain<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/sfh0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bodegas Muga, \u2018Gran Reserva Prado Enea,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Rioja, Spain<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/j5q1\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Artadi, \u2018La Pozo de Ballesteros,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Rioja, Spain<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/p1ss\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Lopes de Heredia, \u2018Rioja Vi\u00f1a Tondonia Reserva,\u2019<\/strong><\/a> Rioja, Spain<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/zk8n\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Parador, Napa Valley,<\/strong><\/a> California<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/x7nw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Fableist, Paso Robles<\/strong><\/a>, Central Coast, California<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. 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